Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), 64-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Swain County upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Maroon Devils travel to Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 0-5. Cherokee lost 54-52 in their recent non-league bout against Hayesville (Hayesville, NC)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Erwin Warriors (Asheville, NC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 3. Smoky Mountain will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record.